Some of the Newcastle University taking part in the 24-hour football match in Durham Picture: James Waller
STUDENTS pulled an all-nighter for a good cause by taking part in a 24-hour football match.
Trainee doctors took part in the event in Durham to raise money for Whizz-Kidz and GOMAD (Go Make a Difference in Tanzania) – raising around £7,000.
A team represented each charity, with the GOMAD team, led by James Leighton, winning by 140 goals to 107.
Most of those taking part were Newcastle University students who have transferred from Durham University’s medical school.
Mr Leighton, 21, said: “It’s a great challenge and such a good opportunity to raise a lot of money.”
The Whizz-Kidz team was led by 22-year-old Mark Hanson.
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